AI Prompt Examples
Copy, adapt, and use proven AI prompts across 7 categories โ 35+ real-world examples ready to go.
How to use these prompts: Copy any prompt, replace the [highlighted placeholders] with your specific details, then paste into ChatGPT, Claude, Grok or Perplexity.
Content Writing
6 prompts
Blog post โ tips format
Beginner
Write a [word count]-word blog post about [topic] for [target audience].
Include [number] practical tips with H2 headings.
Tone: [friendly / professional / conversational].
End with a clear takeaway the reader can act on immediately.
Example: 1,000-word post about productivity habits for remote workers, 7 tips, conversational tone.
Long-form article โ SEO optimised
Intermediate
Act as a senior content strategist.
Write a 1,500-word article about [topic] targeting the keyword "[primary keyword]".
Structure: intro, 4 H2 sections, conclusion with CTA.
Audience: [describe reader].
Tone: [tone]. No fluff. Every paragraph must earn its place.
Tip: Run the output through the same AI with "identify and remove any filler sentences" to tighten it further.
Newsletter edition
Beginner
Write a newsletter edition for [brand/publication name].
Topic: [topic].
Audience: [describe subscribers].
Format: short intro (2 sentences), 3 main points with brief commentary, one recommendation, and a sign-off.
Tone: [warm / expert / casual]. Under 400 words.
Product description
Beginner
Write a product description for [product name].
Key features: [list 3โ5 features].
Target customer: [describe buyer].
Format: 2-sentence hook, 4 benefit-focused bullet points, one closing line.
Tone: [tone]. Focus on outcomes, not specifications.
Tip: Replace "features" with "benefits" everywhere โ buyers care about outcomes, not specs.
Case study structure
Intermediate
Act as a B2B content writer.
Write a case study for [company/product] based on these details:
- Customer: [customer description]
- Problem: [problem they faced]
- Solution: [what was used]
- Result: [measurable outcome]
Structure: Challenge โ Approach โ Results โ Quote โ CTA. Under 600 words.
Content repurposing โ one to many
Advanced
Using the article below, create the following content assets:
1. A 280-character tweet summary (punchy, share-worthy)
2. A LinkedIn post (professional, 150 words, end with a question)
3. A 5-slide presentation outline (title + 3 bullet points per slide)
4. A 60-second video script (spoken word, natural pacing)
5. An email newsletter intro (warm, under 100 words)
Article: [paste article here]
Tip: This is the multi-step workflow technique โ one source, five outputs in a single prompt.
SEO
5 prompts
Keyword research
Beginner
Generate 50 keyword ideas for a website about [topic/niche] targeting [audience].
Organise into groups: informational, commercial, navigational, and transactional.
For each keyword, note approximate search intent and whether it suits a blog post or a landing page.
Example: AI tools for marketers โ 50 keywords organised by intent, great starting point before a keyword tool.
Meta title + description
Beginner
Write 3 versions of a meta title and meta description for a page about [topic].
Target keyword: [keyword].
Meta title: under 60 characters, keyword near the start.
Meta description: 140โ155 characters, include a benefit and a call to action.
Give all 3 versions โ vary the angle (curiosity / benefit / urgency).
Content brief for SEO writer
Intermediate
Act as a senior SEO strategist.
Create a detailed content brief for a blog post targeting the keyword "[keyword]".
Include: target audience, search intent, recommended H2 headings, related keywords to include naturally, word count recommendation, internal link suggestions, and a recommended CTA.
Format as a structured document a writer can follow.
SEO audit of existing content
Intermediate
Act as an SEO specialist.
Review the article below and suggest improvements for:
1. Title tag and H1
2. H2 heading structure
3. Keyword density and placement (target keyword: "[keyword]")
4. Internal linking opportunities
5. Any content gaps versus search intent
Keep existing tone and structure โ only optimise for search.
Article: [paste article here]
FAQ section for SEO
Beginner
Write a FAQ section for a page about [topic].
Target keyword: [keyword].
Create 6 questions that reflect real search queries people ask about this topic.
Each answer should be 2โ3 sentences, factual, and written for both readers and search engines.
Format as Q&A pairs suitable for FAQPage schema markup.
SEO tip: FAQ sections with schema markup often win featured snippets and People Also Ask boxes.
Welcome email โ new subscribers
Beginner
Write a welcome email for new subscribers to [newsletter/brand name].
Topic/niche: [describe content].
Tone: [warm and personal / professional].
Include: what they can expect, how often emails arrive, one immediate value (link, tip, or freebie).
Under 200 words. No generic "Thanks for subscribing" opener.
Tip: The welcome email has 4ร higher open rates than regular emails โ make it count.
Cold outreach email
Intermediate
Write a cold outreach email from [your name/company] to [recipient type].
Goal: [book a call / propose a collaboration / get feedback].
One specific reason why this person/company: [personalisation detail].
Keep it under 120 words. No jargon. One clear CTA. No "I hope this email finds you well."
Key rule: The best cold emails are about the recipient, not the sender. Lead with what's in it for them.
Customer support โ issue response
Beginner
Write a customer support email responding to a complaint about [issue].
Tone: empathetic and professional.
Include: acknowledgement of the problem, brief explanation, resolution or next step, and a goodwill gesture if appropriate.
Under 150 words. Do not be defensive. Do not use corporate filler phrases.
Follow-up after no reply
Beginner
Write a short follow-up email for a message that went unanswered for [X days].
Context: [what the original email was about].
Tone: light and non-pushy.
Under 60 words. Reference the previous email briefly. One clear question to prompt a response.
Do not start with "Just following up" or "Circling back".
Product launch announcement
Intermediate
Write a product launch email for [product name] to an existing customer list.
Key benefit: [main benefit].
Price/offer: [pricing or special offer].
Structure: hook headline, 2 sentences on the problem it solves, 3 bullet point benefits, social proof line, CTA button text.
Tone: excited but not hype-y. Under 250 words.
Business
5 prompts
SWOT analysis
Beginner
Create a SWOT analysis for [company/product/brand].
Context: [brief description of the business].
Format: 4-quadrant table โ Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats.
Include 4โ5 bullet points per quadrant. Focus on actionable, specific insights โ not generic observations.
Example: SWOT analysis for an online coffee subscription brand โ clear, specific, and immediately useful for planning.
Business plan โ executive summary
Intermediate
Act as a business consultant.
Write an executive summary for a business plan for [business name].
Business type: [describe]. Target market: [describe].
Problem solved: [problem]. Revenue model: [how it makes money].
Format: one paragraph each for โ opportunity, solution, market, business model, team, and ask.
Under 400 words. Investor-ready language.
Competitor analysis
Intermediate
Act as a market analyst.
Create a competitor comparison for [my product/company] against [competitor 1] and [competitor 2].
Format: comparison table with rows for โ pricing, target audience, key features, strengths, weaknesses, and differentiation opportunity.
End with a 3-sentence summary of where the market gap is.
30-day launch plan
Advanced
Act as a senior growth strategist.
Think through the key phases of a SaaS product launch step by step, then produce a 30-day launch plan for [product name].
Target audience: [describe].
Format: table with columns โ Week | Focus area | 3 key actions | Success metric.
No generic advice โ every action must be specific and executable.
Job description
Beginner
Write a job description for a [job title] at [company name].
Company description: [1โ2 sentences].
Key responsibilities: [list 4โ5].
Must-have skills: [list 3โ4].
Tone: [professional / startup-casual / mission-driven].
Avoid corporate jargon. Focus on impact and growth opportunity, not just duties.
Coding
5 prompts
Write a script โ file automation
Beginner
Write a [Python / JavaScript / Bash] script that [describes what it should do].
Requirements:
- [requirement 1]
- [requirement 2]
Add comments explaining each key section. Handle errors gracefully. Include a usage example at the top as a comment.
Example: Python script that renames image files based on creation date โ add your requirements and it writes clean, commented code.
Debug code
Beginner
Debug the following [language] code.
The error I'm seeing: [paste error message or describe bug].
What the code should do: [describe expected behaviour].
Explain the problem clearly, fix it, and tell me what caused it so I understand.
Code:
[paste code here]
Code review
Intermediate
Act as a senior software engineer.
Review the following [language] code for:
1. Bugs or logic errors
2. Performance issues
3. Security vulnerabilities
4. Readability and maintainability
5. Anything that does not follow best practices
For each issue found, explain the problem and suggest a specific fix.
Code:
[paste code here]
Write a regex pattern
Intermediate
Write a regular expression that matches [describe what to match].
Language/context: [Python / JavaScript / etc.].
Also provide:
- A plain-English explanation of how the regex works
- 3 examples of strings it should match
- 2 examples of strings it should NOT match
- A code snippet showing how to use it
Explain code to a non-developer
Beginner
Explain what the following code does in plain language that a non-technical person can understand.
Use an analogy if helpful. Avoid technical jargon.
If there are any potential issues or unusual choices in the code, mention them simply.
Code:
[paste code here]
Marketing
5 prompts
Social media captions โ batch
Beginner
Write 5 [Instagram / LinkedIn / Twitter] captions for [brand/product].
Topic: [topic or campaign theme].
Tone: [tone].
Each caption should: hook in the first line, deliver value in 2โ3 sentences, end with a CTA or question.
Vary the angles: education, inspiration, behind the scenes, social proof, and question.
Ad copy โ headlines
Intermediate
Write 10 ad headlines for [product/service] targeting [audience].
Goal: [click-through / conversions / awareness].
Key benefit: [main outcome the customer gets].
Constraints: under 40 characters each. No jargon. Mix these angles: urgency, curiosity, benefit, social proof, and question.
Star-rate each one 1โ5 based on likely click-through rate with a one-line reason.
Brand voice guide
Intermediate
Act as a brand strategist.
Create a brand voice guide for [brand name].
Brand description: [describe]. Target audience: [describe].
Include: 3 core voice attributes (with descriptions), do/don't writing examples for each, one sample paragraph in the brand voice, and 3 words that describe the brand.
Landing page copy
Advanced
Act as a conversion copywriter.
Write landing page copy for [product/service].
Target audience: [describe]. Main benefit: [outcome].
Structure: hero headline + subheadline, 3 benefit blocks (problem โ solution format), social proof section (3 testimonials), FAQ (4 questions), and a final CTA section.
Tone: [confident / friendly / authoritative]. Focus on outcomes, not features.
Testimonial request message
Beginner
Write a short message asking a happy customer to leave a testimonial for [product/service].
Tone: warm and personal โ not corporate.
Include: a genuine thank-you, a specific reference to the result they got, a direct link placeholder, and reassurance that it takes under 2 minutes.
Under 100 words.
Productivity
4 prompts
Meeting notes โ action items
Beginner
Convert the following meeting notes into a structured summary.
Format:
- Key decisions made (bullet points)
- Action items (owner, task, deadline)
- Open questions or blockers
- Next meeting agenda suggestions
Keep each section brief and scannable. Use plain language.
Notes: [paste meeting notes here]
Weekly plan from task list
Beginner
Organise the following task list into a realistic weekly plan.
Available hours per day: [X hours].
Prioritise by impact and urgency. Group related tasks. Protect at least one block per day for deep work.
Flag anything that should be delegated or dropped.
Tasks: [paste task list]
Summarise a long document
Beginner
Summarise the document below into:
1. A 3-sentence executive summary
2. 5 key points in bullet form
3. Any decisions or actions required
4. One question this document leaves unanswered
Use plain language. Preserve important numbers and names.
Document: [paste document here]
Difficult conversation script
Intermediate
Help me prepare for a difficult conversation about [topic] with [person/role].
My goal: [what outcome I want].
My concern: [what I'm worried about].
Provide: an opening statement (2โ3 sentences), 3 likely responses from the other person and how to handle each, and a closing statement that keeps the relationship intact.
Tip: This works well with Claude โ it's particularly good at nuanced interpersonal communication.
FAQ
Can I copy these prompts directly?
Yes โ copy any prompt, then customise it for your specific audience, goal, and context. The placeholders in brackets show exactly what to personalise. Start with one replacement at a time and see how the output changes.
Which AI tool works best with these prompts?
All of them. These prompts are designed to work with ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and Perplexity. Some tasks suit specific tools better โ coding prompts often work best in Claude or ChatGPT, research and fact-checking prompts in Perplexity, real-time news queries in Grok.
How do I adapt a prompt for my use case?
Replace the bracketed placeholders with your specific details โ your product, audience, tone, and required length. The more specific you are, the better the output. Once you have a result you like, save that customised version as your own template.
Why do some prompts start with "Act as aโฆ"?
That is persona prompting โ assigning the AI a specific role shapes its knowledge framing, vocabulary, and approach for the entire response. It is one of the simplest techniques with the highest impact on output quality. Even a brief role assignment makes a measurable difference.
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